This handcrafted pendant is part of the Moonfire collection; a small gathering of jewels that celebrate the beauty, magic and power of our Sun and Moon. It features an incredible Moonstone, glowing from within with rainbow flashes that dance in the light.
Like all my work, this pendant is a complete one of a kind, made using recycled silver, cruelty-free materials, ethically sourced crystals and environmentally friendly methods.
Total Pendant Face Length: 40mm approx.
Total Pendant Face Width: 23mm approx.
Cord details: 72cm adjustable organic cord that can be worn at a longer length, as a choker or any length in between.
♥ Pendant Features:
⦁ Teardrop shaped Moonstone, ethically sourced from Ambatondrazaka region of Madagascar.
⦁ 925 sterling silver bail.
⦁ Thick 925 sterling silver backing.
⦁ 999 fine silver crown bezel around the stone.
⦁ 925 sterling silver detailed crescent moon accent.
⦁ 925 sterling silver ball and sunburst accent.
⦁ 925 sterling silver detailed crescent moon accents.
⦁ 925 sterling silver beaded trims.
⦁ Celestial, star accents crafted from jewellers-grade brass with a tone similar to 14k yellow gold.
⦁ Crescent moon shaped cut-out behind the stone at the back of the pendant, so the gem can shine through the piece and also have contact with the skin.
⦁ Setting oxidised darker in parts for contrast.
⦁ Polished to a high shine.
⦁ Silver is nickel free.
♥ Handcrafted:
⦁ Created by hand in Melbourne, Australia.
⦁ Crafted entirely from scratch, without machinery or ring moulds.
⦁ Created using traditional metalsmithing techniques (hammers, fire, anvil etc).
♥ Uniqueness:
⦁ A complete one of a kind piece.
⦁ All precious metals used have been recycled.
⦁ Each stone is handpicked and ethically sourced.
⦁ No chemicals are used in the creating process.
⦁ Each piece is created with respect and love for the Earth.
💎 MOONSTONE LORE:
Rich in historical significance, Moonstone has been admired for over 2000 years. The Ancient Romans believed it was formed from solidified rays of moonlight, while Hindu legend says it was created from moonbeams themselves. The Ancient Greeks used Moonstone in jewelry and religious ceremonies, and it has held sacred meaning in India for centuries, traditionally given as a wedding gift and cherished as a stone for lovers. In the Orient, Moonstone has been used even longer, often revered for its spiritual significance. During the Art Nouveau period, it became a favorite among European jewelers, celebrated for both its beauty and the belief that it could reconcile estranged lovers or cure sleeplessness.
One of the most captivating features of Moonstone is its adularescence, a soft, billowy sheen of color that floats across the surface like moonlight glimmering on water. This optical effect is caused by light scattering between the layers of feldspar within the stone.
Legendary as "The Traveller's Stone," Moonstone has long been carried for protection at night and during journeys over water. It’s known to help foster new love, strengthen creativity, boost confidence, and encourage self-expression. Many believe it brings good fortune and abundance to those who wear it. Full of gentle, feminine energy, Moonstone is also associated with fertility, childbirth, nurturing, and emotional healing.
